Enrolment No.
/Seat No_______________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE- SEMESTER–VI (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2024
Subject Code:3160612 Date:12-12-2024
Subject Name:Design of Reinforced Concrete structures
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
5. IS: 456 (2000), IS-1893-1(2016), IS-13920(2016), IS-3370(2021 latest Code Part 1 to 4),
SP-16, SP-34, IS-875 (Part 1 to 5) is permitted.
6. Use M20 grade of concrete and Fe415 grade of steel, until otherwise stated.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) What is the basic design philosophy of seismic design of structures. 03
(b) Explain the codal provision of Direct Design Method for Flat slab. 04
(c) A multistoried unbraced building as shown in Fig. 1 having 20m X 30m 07
plan dimension and overall height of 30m is to be designed in Vadodara in
developed outskirt area with scattered buildings of its height. Determine the
designed wind pressure acting on the internal frame of building and draw
the pressure diagram. Assume bay width 5m each, Ground storey height 5m,
Roof parapet 1m high and remaining storey height 4m each. Life of building
is 30 years.
Fig. 1
Q.2 (a) Explain concept of capacity design of structures. 03
(b) Draw neat sketches of behaviour of cylindrical tank for the following cases: 04
(i) wall with fixed base and free top, subjected to triangular load (ii) wall
with hinged base and free top, subjected to triangular load.
(c) A retaining wall is constructed to retain the earth 4m high. The top surface 07
is horizontal behind the wall. The soil behind the wall is well drained
medium dense sand with following properties: Unit Weight = 17 kN/m3,
angle of internal friction, ϕ=300. The material under wall base is same as
above with safe bearing capacity of 150 kN/m2. The coefficient of friction
between the base and soil is 0.55. Use M20 grade and HYSD reinforcement
of grade Fe 415. Determine the coefficient of earth pressure, base width.
Determine the thickness of stem and base slab for the retaining wall
mentioned.
OR
(c) Explain different types of irregularities in the buildings for analyzing the 07
building for possible occurrence of strong ground motion.
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Q.3 (a) Explain ductile detailing criteria for spacing of links over the entire length 03
of the beam.
(b) Write a short note on (a) Structural Plan density (b) Plan aspect ratio of 04
buildings.
(c) A counterfort retaining wall with height 6m, footing depth 1 m, with 07
450mm thick base having width 4.5m is constructed to retain the earth of
6m. The top surface is horizontal behind the wall. The counterforts are
provided at a 3m c/c. The soil behind the wall is a well drained medium
dense soil (unit weight = 16.2 kN/m3, angle of internal friction, ϕ=300; Safe
bearing capacity of soil 150 kN/m2). The coefficient of friction between the
base and soil is 0.6. Estimate the horizontal and vertical loads and moments.
Wall is designed with grade M20 concrete and Fe 415 steel.
OR
Q.3 (a) Which are the assumptions made to analyse the flat slab by the Equivalent 03
Frame Method.
(b) Explain the codal provision of Direct Design Method for Flat slab. 04
(c) Explain the various types of retaining wall and their components with 07
specific purpose and neat sketch.
Q.4 (a) Write a brief note on various types of structural system. 03
(b) An isolated rectangular sloped footing for the columns of size 230mm X 04
650mm, reinforced with 6 bars of 20mm diameter and carrying an axial load
of 1200kN. The bearing capacity of soil is 300 KN/m2. Take offset from
face of the column equal to 50mm. Determine the dimensions of footing.
(c) Explain the limit state method as applied to water retaining structures. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) What are the different load combinations? Why are the multistoried 03
buildings designed for various load combinations?
(b) Determine the fundamental natural period of four storied MRF building 04
13.5m X 13.5m in plan and height of 16.25m, if (i) It is considered without
masonry infill; (ii) It is considered with masonry infill.
(c) Differentiate the flat slab and conventional slab-beam diaphragms? Explain 07
with suitable examples.
Q.5 (a) Various types of Construction joints can be used in water tanks. Explain any 03
two with neat with sketches.
(b) Explain the mechanism of load transfer in multistoried (G+3 Story) 04
buildings with suitable example.
(c) A slab of water retaining structure is 300 mm thick. Assuming that 07
construction has movement joints placed at 13m c/c, and construction is
being carried out in summer. Determine the maximum spacing of cracks and
distribution of steel (or reinforcement for moisture and temperature) for the
slab. The material is M30 grade concrete and grade of steel is Fe500.
OR
Q.5 (a) Prepare structural layout and designate all the members like beams, columns 03
and slabs, of G+3 building (entire structure) of having 4 bays of 5 m in X –
direction and 4 bays of 3 m in Y-direction.
(b) Enlist the minimum reinforcement criteria for the structures retaining liquid 04
in context to IS 3370 (2021).
(c) Explain ductile detailing of column as per IS: 13920 with sketch. 07
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Enrolment No./Seat No_____________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER–VI (NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2024
Subject Code: 3160612 Date:22-05-2024
Subject Name: Design of Reinforced Concrete structures
Time: 10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
5. IS: 456 (2000), IS-1893-1(2016), IS-13920(2016), IS-3370(2021 latest Code Part 1 to 4),
SP-16, SP-34, IS-875 (Part 1 to 5) is permitted.
6. Use M20 grade of concrete and Fe415 grade of steel, until otherwise stated.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Explain Philosophy of Earthquake resistant design. List four virtue of good 03
earthquake resistant design.
(b) Prepare structural layout and nominate all the members like slabs, beams, columns 04
of G+3 building (whole structure) of having 4 bays of 5 m in X –direction and 4
bays of 3 m in Y-direction.
(c) A multistoried unbraced building as shown in Fig. 1 having 20m X 30m plan 07
dimension and overall height of 30m is to be designed in Vadodara in developed
outskirt area with scattered buildings of its height. Determine the designed wind
pressure acting on the internal frame of building and draw the pressure diagram.
Assume bay width 5m each, Ground storey height 5m, Roof parapet 1m high and
remaining storey height 4m each.
Fig. 1
Q.2 (a) A retaining wall is constructed to retain the earth 4m high. The top surface is 03
horizontal behind the wall. The soil behind the wall is well drained medium dense
sand with following properties: Unit Weight = 17 kN/m3, angle of internal friction,
ϕ=300. The material under wall base is same as above with safe bearing capacity of
150 kN/m2. The coefficient of friction between the base and soil is 0.55. Use M20
grade and HYSD reinforcement of grade Fe 415. Determine the coefficient of earth
pressure, base width.
(b) Determine the thickness of stem and base slab for the retaining wall mentioned in 04
Q 2(a).
(c) For the above problem stated in Q. 2(b), Determine the soil pressure distribution 07
and check wall stability.
OR
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(c) Explain different types of vertical irregularities in the buildings. 07
Q.3 (a) Draw the Intze tank and explain various structural elements of Intze tank. 03
(b) Explain ductile detailing criteria for spacing of links over the entire length of the 04
beam.
(c) A counterfort retaining wall with height 6m, footing depth 1 m, with 450mm thick 07
base having width 4.5m is constructed to retain the earth of 6m. The top surface is
horizontal behind the wall. The counterforts are provided at a 3m c/c. The soil
behind the wall is a well drained medium dense soil (unit weight = 16.2 kN/m3,
angle of internal friction, ϕ=300; Safe bearing capacity of soil 150 kN/m2). The
coefficient of friction between the base and soil is 0.6. Estimate the horizontal and
vertical loads and moments. Wall is designed with grade M20 concrete and Fe 415
steel.
OR
Q.3 (a) Enlist advantages and disadvantages of flat slab. 03
(b) Explain the codal provision of Direct Design Method for Flat slab. 04
(c) Explain the limit state method as applied to water retaining structures. 07
Q.4 (a) Explain Construction joints can be used in water tanks with sketches. 03
(b) An isolated rectangular sloped footing for the columns of size 230mm X 650mm, 04
reinforced with 6 bars of 20mm diameter and carrying an axial load of 1200kN. The
bearing capacity of soil is 300 KN/m2. Take offset from face of the column equal to
50mm. Determine the dimensions of footing.
(c) For an isolated footing as mentioned above in Q. 4(b), Determine the depth of 07
footing in two orthogonal directions.
OR
Q.4 (a) Give the guidelines for efficient earthquake resistant design of structures. 03
(b) Determine the fundamental natural period of four storied MRF building 13.5m X 04
13.5m in plan and height of 16.25m, if (i) It is considered without masonry infill;
(ii) It is considered with masonry infill.
(c) How you will provide drainage to retaining wall? State the stability requirements 07
for the retaining wall.
Q.5 (a) Write a short note on Mechanism of load transfer in multistoried (G+3 Story) 03
buildings.
(b) Write an brief note on (a) Structural Plan density (b) Plan aspect ratio of buildings. 04
(c) What are the flat slab and conventional slab-beam diaphragms? Explain with 07
suitable examples.
OR
Q.5 (a) Which are the assumptions made to analyze the flat slab by Equivalent Frame 03
Method.
(b) Enlist the minimum reinforcement criteria for the structures retaining liquid in 04
context to IS 3370 (2021).
(c) A slab of water retaining structure is 300 mm thick. Assuming that construction has 07
movement joints placed at 13m c/c, and construction is being carried out in summer.
Determine the maximum spacing of cracks and distribution of steel (or
reinforcement for moisture and temperature) for the slab. The material is M30 grade
concrete and grade of steel is Fe500.
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER–VI (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2023
Subject Code:3160612 Date:11-12-2023
Subject Name:Design of Reinforced Concrete structures
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
5. IS 456, IS 3370, IS 875, SP 16, IS 1893, IS 1343, IS 13920 are permitted.
6. Use M20 grade of concrete and Fe415 grade of steel, until otherwise stated.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Write guidelines for preparation of structural layout for building 03
(b) Explain ductile detailing criteria for spacing of links over the entire length 04
of the beam.
(c) A cantilever retaining wall has to retain level backfill of height 3.4m above 07
ground level. Unit weight of soil = 17kN/m3 , Angle of repose of soil = 29o
, SBC of soil = 170kN/m2 and coefficient of friction = 0.56. Fix basic
dimensions of the cantilever retaining.
Q.2 (a) Enlist different types of vertical irregularities in the buildings and explain 03
any one of them.
(b) Explain different types of retaining wall. 04
(c) Perform the stability checks of the cantilever retaining wall of Q. 1(c). 07
OR
(c) Design a stem of the cantilever retaining wall of Q.1 (c). 07
Q.3 (a) Determine depth of the flat slab and check flat slab interior panel of size 07
6m × 6m for the ‘effects of pattern loading’. Columns are of size 400mm ×
400mm. The storey height above and below slab is 3.2m. Live load on panel
is 3kN/m2. Floor finish load is 1kN/m2.
(b) Using data of Q.3(a), design flat slab interior panel. Also, check flat slab 07
for shear.
OR
Q.3 (a) Which are the conditions to be fulfilled for the design of flat slab by Direct 03
Design Method?
(b) Explain ductile detailing criteria for spacing of links over the entire length 04
of the column.
(c) State and explain the assumptions made to analyze the flat slab by 07
Equivalent Frame Method.
Q.4 (a) Explain about torsionally coupled and torsionally uncoupled system 04
(b) Calculate design base shear and storey shear using seismic coefficient 10
method. A four storey building of 20m × 25m plan dimensions and 3m floor
height is is located in seismic zone IV on a site with medium soil. The
structure type is special moment resisting frame. Seismic weight are of first
floor, second floor and third floor; W1 = W2 = W3 = 4200kN. Seismic
weight of roof slab, W4 = 3400kN.
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OR
Q.4 (a) Explain philosophy of the earthquake resistant design of the structures. 04
(b) A G+7 residential building of 24 m height is having a plan dimension 20 m 10
x 20 m, having bay width 4 m in both directions. The floor height is 3.2 m.
Parapet height is 1 m. The building is located at Surat. The upwind slope is
less than 3º. Estimate the Wind loads acting on internal frame at nodal
points. Assume the depth of foundation is 1.5 m, depth of beam is 500 mm
and ground beam is located at 500 mm below ground level.
Q.5 (a) Draw Intze tank and show various structural elements of the Intze tank. 04
(b) A circular underground water tank of 12 m diameter and depth 3.2 m is 10
hinged at base and free at top. Using IS 3370 (Part-4), determine tension
coefficients and moment coefficients for the design of tank wall. Use M30
grade of concrete and Fe415 steel. Take unit weight of dry soil 17kN/m3
and Φ=30o. Also, design the cylindrical wall of the water tank for the tank
is full of water and no soil outside.
OR
Q.5 (a) Classify different jointing material used in the water tank. Explain any one 03
in detail.
(b) Explain four virtues of Earthquake Resistant Design. 04
(c) Prepare structural layout for the RC frame G+3 storey commercial building 07
having 4 bays of 4 m each in x-direction and 3 bays of 3 m each in y-
direction. Floor height is 3.8m. Designate slabs, beams and columns.
Suggest preliminary dimensions of the slab, beam and columns.
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER–VI (NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2023
Subject Code:3160612 Date:12-07-2023
Subject Name:Design of Reinforced Concrete structures
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
4. IS: 456 (2000), IS-1893-1(2016), IS-13920(2016), IS-3370 (Part 1 to 4), SP-16, SP-34,
IS-875 (Part 1 to 5) is permitted.
5. Use M20 grade of concrete and Fe415 grade of steel, until otherwise stated.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Enlist and explain various types of the retaining walls based on their 03
usage.
(b) Enlist the minimum reinforcement criteria for the structures retaining 04
liquid in context to IS 3370.
(c) The Counterfort retaining wall has to retain the earth with a horizontal 07
top 6.0 m above ground level. Density of earth is 18kN/m3. Angle of
internal friction ϕ is 30 degree. SBC of soil is180 kN/m2. Coefficient
of friction μ is 0.6. Determine dimensions of the retaining wall and
check the stability of wall. Draw neat sketch.
Q.2 (a) Prepare structural layout and nominate all the members like slabs, 03
beams, columns of G+3 building (whole structure) of having 5 bays of
5 m in X -direction and 4 bays of 4 m in Y direction.
(b) For Q.2 (a) Calculate the load on any continuous beam of typical floor. 04
Consider slab thickness is 120 mm. Internal and external wall thickness
is 230 mm. Floor height is 3.0 m.
(c) For Q.2 (b) deign the continuous beam and give the reinforcement 07
detail of longitudinal section.
OR
(c) Design the ground floor column for the G+3 building given in Q.2 (a) 07
Q.3 (a) The cantilever retaining wall has to retain the earth with a horizontal 03
top 5.0 m above ground level. Density of earth is 18kN/m3. Angle of
internal friction ϕ is 30 degree. SBC of soil is 180kN/m. Coefficient of
friction μ is 0.5. Determine dimensions of the retaining wall. Use M30
and Fe 415.
(b) For problem 3(a) above, check the stability of wall. 04
(c) For problem 3(a) above, design Heel Slab and draw sketch of 07
reinforcement details. Use M25 and Fe 415.
OR
Q.3 (a) Draw the Intze tank and explain various structural elements of Intze 03
tank.
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(b) The circular water tank of 450 kl capacity is required to construct below 04
ground level. Considering flexible base, determine dimensions of the
tank. The free board is 0.2 m. The unit weight of soil is 17kN/m3 and
angle of internal friction is 300. Use M30 and Fe 415.
(c) For Q. 3(b) above, design components of circular water tank and draw 07
detailed plan and section of water tank showing all the dimensions and
reinforcements.
Q.4 (a) Enlist advantages and disadvantages of flat slab. 03
(b) Explain the codal provision of Direct Design Method for Flat slab. 04
(c) Determine the main reinforcement for the interior panel of flat slab 07
without drop and column head with following data: (i) Slab = 20 m x
30 m (ii) Panel size = 4m x 6m (iii) Live load = 4kN/m2 (iv) Floor
finishes = 1kN/m2 (v) Size of column = 500 mm x 500 mm (vi) Floor
to floor height = 4.0 m. Use M20 and Fe 415. Draw neat sketch of
reinforcement detailing.
OR
Q.4 (a) Explain Construction joints can be used in water tanks with sketches. 03
(b) For rectangular underground water tank for a capacity of 70,000 litres, 04
calculate Bending moments and direct compression on long wall and
short wall. Consider tank is empty and surrounding soil is saturated.
The saturated unit weight of soil is 18kN/m3 and angle of internal
friction is 30o. Use M30 and Fe 415.
(c) For Q.4 (b) above, Design Long wall and Short Wall with all necessary 07
checks and give details of reinforcement with sketches.
Q.5 (a) Explain with sketch (i) Short column effect (ii) Strong column weak 03
beam.
(b) Explain effect of Irregularities on performance of RC buildings during 04
earthquakes.
(c) Draw and detail the typical qualitative reinforcement detailing of two 07
span reinforced concrete continuous rectangular beam of dimension
230 mm X 550 mm as per IS 13920-2016.
OR
Q.5 (a) Explain ductile detailing of column as per IS: 13920-2016. 03
(b) Give the guidelines for efficient earthquake resistant design of 04
structures.
(c) Calculate base shear for the four storey special moment resisting RC 07
frame hospital building located at Ahmedabad, having 4 nos. of bay in
X-direction and 4 nos. of bay in Y-direction. Width of bay is 4 m.
Height of each story is 3.5 m. Dead load on floors & roof including all
(Slabs, Beams, Column, infill wall etc.) is 10kN/m2 and Live load is
4kN/m2. Consider Medium soil. Use seismic coefficient method as per
IS: 1893-2016. Also mention relevant clause as per IS: 1893-2016.
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER–VI(NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2022
Subject Code:3160612 Date:16-12-2022
Subject Name:Design of Reinforced Concrete structures
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
5. IS:456(2000), IS-1893-1(2016), IS-13920(2016), IS-3370 (Part 1 to 4), SP-16, SP-34, IS-
875 (Part 1 to 5) are permitted.
6. Use M20 grade of concrete and Fe415 grade of steel, if not given.
Q.1 (a) Draw neat sketch of behaviour of various components of the cantilever 03
retaining wall.
(b) Write guidelines for preparation of structural layout for building. 04
(c) A G+6 storey commercial building of 29 m height is having 4 bays of 4m in 07
both x & y directions. The floor height is 4 m. Parapet height is 1 m. The
building is located at Surat. The upwind slope is less than 3º. Estimate the
Wind loads at nodal points of internal frame. Assume depth of foundation is
3 m and depth of beam is 500 mm. Top of the ground beam is at ground level
and depth of ground beam is 500 mm.
Q.2 (a) Explain ductile detailing criteria for spacing of links over the entire length of 03
the beam.
(b) A cantilever retaining wall has to retain level backfill of height 3.5m above 04
ground level. Unit weight of soil = 18kN/m3, Angle of repose of soil = 28o,
SBC of soil = 180kN/m2 and coefficient of friction = 0.55. Fix basic
dimensions of the cantilever retaining.
(c) Using data of Q.2(b), determine factor of safety against overturning and 07
sliding of the cantilever retaining wall. Also, determine minimum &
maximum pressure at the base of the cantilever retaining wall.
OR
(c) Explain different types of vertical irregularities in the buildings. 07
Q.3 (a) Draw neat sketches of behaviour of cylindrical tank for the following cases: 03
(i) wall with fixed base and free top, subjected to triangular load (ii) wall with
hinged base and free top, subjected to triangular load.
(b) Prepare structural layout for the RC frame G+3 storey commercial building 04
having 5 bays of 5 m each in x-direction and 3 bays of 3 m each in y-direction.
Floor height is 3.5m. Designate slabs, beams and columns. Suggest
preliminary dimensions of the slab, beam and columns.
(c) Using data of Q.3(b), estimate load on intermediate continuous beam laying 07
in y-direction. Assume wall thickness = 230mm.
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain different types of retaining wall. 03
(b) A counterfort retaining wall has to retain level backfill of height 6m above the 04
ground level. Unit weight of soil = 18kN/m3, Angle of repose of soil = 28o
and SBC of soil = 180kN/m2. Fix the basic dimensions of the various elements
of counterfort retaining wall.
(c) Using data of Q.3(b) OR, design the stem of counterfort retaining wall. 07
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Q.4 (a) Draw Intze tank and show various structural elements of the Intze tank. 03
(b) A circular underground water tank of 10 m diameter and depth 3 m is hinged 04
at base and free at top. Using IS 3370 (Part-4), determine tension coefficients
and moment coefficients for the design of tank wall. Use M30 grade of
concrete and Fe415 steel. Take unit weight of dry soil 18kN/m3 and Φ=30o.
(c) Using data of Q.4(b), design the cylindrical wall of the water tank for (i) the 07
tank is full of water and no soil outside, (ii) the tank is empty and surrounding
soil is dry.
OR
Q.4 (a) Which are the assumptions made to analyse the flat slab by Equivalent Frame 03
Method.
(b) Determine depth of the flat slab and check flat slab interior panel of size 5m 04
× 5m for the ‘effects of pattern loading’. Columns are of size 400mm ×
400mm. The storey height above and below slab is 3m. Live load on panel is
3kN/m2. Floor finish load is 1kN/m2.
(c) Using data of Q.4(b) OR, design flat slab interior panel. Also, check flat slab 07
for shear.
Q.5 (a) Explain philosophy of the earthquake resistant design of the structures. 03
(b) Explain about torsionally coupled and torsionally uncoupled system. 04
(c) A four storey building of 25m × 25m plan dimensions and 3m floor height is 07
is located in seismic zone III on a site with medium soil. The structure type is
special moment resisting frame. Seismic weight of first floor, second floor and
third floor; W1 = W2 = W3 = 5000kN. Seismic weight of roof slab, W4 =
3500kN. Calculate design base shear and storey shear using seismic
coefficient method.
OR
Q.5 (a) Which are the conditions to be fulfilled for the design of flat slab by Direct 03
Design Method?
(b) Fix the basic dimensions of Intze type container of an elevated water tank to 04
store 5 lacs liter of water. Height of staging =15 m up to bottom of tank. Use
M30 grade concrete and Fe 415 grade steel.
(c) Using data of Q.5(b) OR, design top spherical dome and top ring beam. 07
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